breakfast breakfast frankie masala eggs wrap | choice of dosa wrap [gf] or carrot roti [v] 7 | + lamb 10chai oats [v] slow-cooked with almonds & steel-cut oats flavored with chai spices | toasted seeds & blueberries 6 | 10railway omelet ”everything but the kitchen sink” | choice of carrot roti [v] or pondi salad [gf] [v] 10 | + lamb 13mumbai toaster cheese, cilantro chutney & fried egg on house-made brioche 7egg dosa [gf] open face crêpe smeared with spinach purée, egg, cheese, tomato masala & sesame seeds 12green dosa [gf] [v] sautéed greens, pumpkin seed chutney, avocado masala | soup 12 uppma & eggs [gf] savory grits hash with sesame, vegetables & two eggs | cilantro chutney 10 | + lamb 153 eggs [gf] scrambled, fried, egg whites or omelet 6 | + masala 8coconut pancakes [gf] almond rice flour pancakes with jaggery caramel | fresh fruit 12french toast brioche with nutella & cardamom | fresh fruit 10

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curries *quarts are available for take out only and do not include sides* aviyal [gf] [v] vegetables in coconut, ginger & kari leaf sauce | turmeric rice 12 | quart 24punjabi cauliflower [gf] [v] braised with tomatoes, ginger & mustard seeds | green dal & quinoa pilaf 14stuffed mushroom [v] portabello, sesame saag, black garbanzo, beet & coconut | grilled asparagus & naan 22saag✓ slow-cooked fresh spinach & local greens with roasted butternut squash | carrot roti [v] 15 | quart 32 choice of: cream & ghee OR sesame cashew cream [v]chickfu curry [gf] [v] chickfu smothered in empire masala & crispy okra | turmeric rice 14shrimp & uppma [gf] seared with caramelized onions, tomato, herbs & spices | savory corn grits hash & crispy okra 18kerala fish local fish stewed in peanuts, coconut, tamarind & ginger | turmeric rice 30butter chicken [gf] braised morsels of chicken in creamy fenugreek, tomato & garam masala | turmeric rice 16 | quart 36lamb keema minced lamb leg in tomato cardamom yogurt masala with braised wild mushrooms | naan 20 | quart 40kalonji lamb chops oven roasted with raita & eggplant masala 8 each | 2 for 15 | 3 for 21

snacks,sandwiches & salads samosa 5

VEG paneer mushroom masala & cilantro chutney | [ V ] green pea herb & mango chutneymango pani poori [v] semolina puffs, mango cumin broth with lentil vegetable filling 8sindhi pakoras [gf] [v] cauliflower, carrots and local greens in a crispy chickpea batter | empire masala 12chili lettuce wraps ✓[gf] sichuan pepper peanut masala with choice of paneer | chicken | chickfu [v] 12madras chicken wings [gf] oven roasted with black pepper, sesame, amchur, tamarind chutney & cumin yogurt 13 coconut crab [gf] lump crab with coconut, ginger & tomato masala | sesame dosa 18pondi salad [gf] [v] sprouted moong, greens, pickled carrots, pumpkin seeds & raisins | jaggery dressing 10grilled asparagus chaat [gf] potato cake, cumin yogurt, lentil dumplings and micros 14 mushroom salad [gf] [v] wild mushrooms with dry BBQ masala, pine nuts, micro herbs, avocado masala & blueberries 14butter chicken salad [gf] greens, black garbanzo, chèvre & sliced almonds with butter chicken 15frankies | side choice of: desi fries | pondi salad | tomato rasam | beet soupa classic mumbai street wrap, choice of dosa wrap [gf] [v] or carrot roti [v]

cauliflower & chickfu [v] punjabi cauliflower with tomato & ginger, seared chickpea tofu 12chicken cilantro, fenugreek, tomato & garam masala in egg-washed wrap 12

ghee burger | side choice of: desi fries | pondi salad | tomato rasam | beet soup 12 choice of: ghee fried chicken | paneer with onion masala, mango chutney, pickled onions & fresh herbs

on the side potato cakes [gf] [v] with mango chutney 7 chickfu [gf] [v] seared chickpea cutlet with chaat masala 7 grilled chicken [gf] chicken breast seasoned with ocean masala 8 gri l led paneer [gf] house made unripened cheese 7 sesame uppma [gf] [v] savory corn grits hash 7 turmeric r ice [gf ] [v] mustard seed pop sm 4 | Lg 7 quinoa pilaf [gf ] [v] cumin seed pop sm 4 | Lg 7

split green dal[gf] [v] slow-cooked with ginger & tomato 7desi fries [gf] [v] sweet potato fries dusted in chaat masala 7naan [v] | garlic herb naan [v] 4 | 6 carrot paratha whole-wheat spiced layered carrot flatbread (ghee) 3carrot roti [v] whole wheat spiced carrot flatbread (olive oil) 3onion cheese paratha with empire masala 8simple dosa [gf] [v] pumpkin seed chutney 5

thalis *thalis are available for dine in only* morning VEG chickfu | NON-VEG lamb keema, chai oats, tomato rasam, saag, potato cake, fried egg & carrot paratha 15vishnu [v] green dal, punjabi cauliflower, beet soup, saag sesame cutlet & roti 18earth VEG paneer masala | NON-VEG butter chicken, saag, green dal, crispy okra & naan 22texan butter chicken, kalonji lamb chop, uppma, lamb keema & naan 26tuk tuk VEG paneer kebabs | NON-VEG chicken, greens, fruit, naan & peanut butter elephant cookie [kids 12 & under] 14

the essential menu

June/July 2021

[gf] gluten free [v] vegan ✓ can be made vegan Our kitchen is filled with nuts, flour, seeds, dairy, eggs & meat | Please inform us of any allergies!

Consuming undercooked meats & seafood may increase risk of food borne illnessWe politely ask no split checks | 18% gratuity is added for parties of 5 or more

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Pondicherithe essential menuDesserts

subject to limited availability

chai pie ‘Best Pie in Texas’ chai custard pie with cookie crust & toasted spiced cashews 8avocado key lime tart [gf] [v] nut date crust, avocado coconut filling & coconut cream 8chocolate almond cake [gf] olive oil almond flour cake with chocolate ganache 8seasonal cheesecake using spring & summer’s bounty with aromatic spices 8bournvita ice cream sandwich India’s nostalgic Parle G biscuits with malted chocolate ice cream 8kulfi [gf] aromatic creamy traditional eggless ice cream from India with almonds & pistachios 8

Small Bites mithai [gf] chickpea fudge-like mithai made with ghee, cardamom and topped with sesame, pumpkin & poppy seeds 3rose laddu [gf] [v] coconut, cashew and rose bring vibrance to the traditional laddu 3sindhi laddu the classic Sindhi laddu that was born in Karachi, Pakistan during pre-partition 3crack ball sweet home made, crunchy almond milk fudge topped with dark chocolate 3

* N o w y o u c a n o r d e r p a n t r y i t e m s a n d m o r e o n l i n e a t P o n d i s h o p . c o m *Check out our Bake Lab options!

Fried Chicken Tuesday [gf] 22 Heritage Chicken (three pieces) - brined and marinated in yogurt masala then fried in ghee in a crispy chickpea batter,

accompanied by pondi salad, uppma, chutneys, tamarind dipping sauce & house pickles.

Dosa Dreams Wednesday MKT A weekly new iteration of the glorious fermented rice & lentil crepe from South India.

Throwback Thursday MKT To celebrate Pondicheri’s 10th year in business, we reminiscence by featuring old favorites & specials from our

earlier days and some treats from our years at Indika also!

Pickle Pizza Friday MKT Weekly rotating seasonal naan pizzas. Veg and Non-Veg options available.

Vindaloo Rib Weekends [gf]

Whole Colorado lamb rib rack marinated in warm Goan spices slow roasted with tamarind. Served with pondi salad, desi fries, brussel sprouts, tamarind dipping sauce & cheese uttapum.

50 (serves 2)

Biryani Sunday MKT Rooted in Persian cuisine, biryani is one of the most celebrated rice dishes in India and can be prepared with a variety

of meats & vegetables.

Weekly Specials

[gf] gluten free [v] vegan ✓ can be made vegan Our kitchen is filled with nuts, flour, seeds, dairy, eggs & meat | Please inform us of any allergies!

Consuming undercooked meats & seafood may increase risk of food borne illness

*v is i t our fu l l cater ing menu at pondicher i .com *

The retail space features hand-made scarves from India, brand apparel, natural beauty products, and of course all the wonderful masalas, food kits and treats our guests come to enjoy.

Packaged Meals only for take out & pre-order

Date Night (serves 2)

non-veg: 75 | w/ bottle of wine 100 samosas, pondi salad, butter chicken , lamb chops, rice, garlic naan & chai pie

vegetarian: 65 | w/ bottle of wine 90 samosas, pondi salad, saag butternut, aviyal, rice, garlic naan & chai pie

wines: avinyo prosecco | bodegas muga rosé | sandy cove sauvignon blanc | le naturel garnarcha

Game Night Package (serves 2)

3 kalonji lamb chops, 10 madras wings, desi fries, green dal, naan pizza & raita

[ allow up to an hour for preparation] 50